Globalising your practice: opportunities and challenges in Brazil and beyond
10 Sep 2026
Session information
International arbitration in Brazil: global practice, local expertise
Thursday 10 September (1115 - 1215)
Description
This session will explore Brazil’s position in the international arbitration landscape and the need to balance global standards with local expertise. The discussion will focus on:
- Brazil’s role as a leading arbitration jurisdiction;
- the importance of local counsel in international disputes;
- the interaction between domestic courts and international arbitration; and
- practical considerations when managing disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Valeria Galindez | Galindez Arb, São Paulo, Brazil |
Speakers
| Pedro Martini | Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Joaquim Muniz | Baker McKenzie, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Steven Richman | American Bar Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chair, Bar Issues Commission |